Privacy Policy
Restorative Justice Institute (RJI)
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
The Restorative Justice Institute (“RJI,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information shared through our website, forms, programs, trainings, and communications.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect:
- Contact Information (name, email address, phone number, mailing address)
- Professional Information (organization, role, experience, as shared in applications or inquiries)
- Payment Information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
- Communications you send us via forms, email, training participation, or other direct contact
- Website Usage Data (such as IP address, browser type, and general analytics data)
We collect only the information necessary to provide our services and communicate effectively.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use information to:
- Respond to inquiries and provide services
- Process registrations, applications, and payments
- Deliver training, facilitation, mediation, consulting, and online learning experiences
- Communicate about sessions, updates, and related opportunities (you may opt out at any time)
- Improve our website, trainings, and offerings
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
3. Trainings, Live Sessions & Recordings
As part of our online and live training programs:
- Some sessions may be recorded for educational and program development purposes
- Recordings may be reused in future trainings, materials, or internal learning environments
By participating in a recorded session, you acknowledge that your participation (including voice, video, or chat contributions) may be included.
We encourage participants to be mindful and avoid sharing personal or sensitive information they would not want made public.
Where appropriate, we aim to communicate in advance when sessions will be recorded.
4. Confidentiality & Care
Because our work centers on trust, dignity, and relational integrity:
- Information shared in restorative processes is handled with care and in alignment with our ethical commitments
- We will not publicly share stories, names, or identifying information without explicit consent
- Certain legal obligations (such as mandated reporting or court orders) may require disclosure in limited circumstances
5. Direct Service Work & Confidentiality
When RJI is engaged to provide direct services (such as facilitation, restorative processes, mediation, coaching, or consulting within an organization or community), we approach all information shared with a high level of care and discretion.
- Information shared during these engagements is treated as confidential and is used solely for the purpose of supporting the process and the people involved
- We do not disclose identifying information outside of the process without explicit consent, except as outlined below
- We maintain clear boundaries between restorative practice, legal processes, and therapeutic services
There are limited circumstances in which confidentiality may be broken, including:
- When required by law (such as mandated reporting obligations)
- When there is a credible risk of serious harm to an individual or others
- When disclosure is required by court order or other legal process
When possible, we aim to be transparent about these limits and will communicate clearly about confidentiality expectations at the outset of an engagement.
6. Payment Processing
Some programs and trainings require registration fees.
Payments are processed through secure third-party platforms, including Stripe and PayPal (and may also include other providers such as QuickBooks).
- We do not store full credit card or payment details on our servers
- Payment information is handled directly by these providers in accordance with their privacy and security practices
- By registering for a paid offering, you agree to provide accurate billing information
7. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. This includes using secure platforms, limiting access to sensitive information, and following best practices for handling contact and registration data.
However, no online system is completely secure.
8. Your Choices
You may:
- Request access to or correction of your personal information
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Request deletion of your data, where legally permissible
To make a request, contact us at: info@rjinstitute.org
9. External Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.